A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 300 AM EDT/200 AM CDT/ for south central and central Kentucky. Remain alert for a possible tornado! Tornadoes can develop quickly from severe thunderstorms. If you spot a tornado go at once into the basement or small central room in a sturdy structure. This is a DANGEROUS SITUATION. This storm is producing widespread wind damage across southern Kentucky. SEEK SHELTER NOW inside a sturdy structure and stay away from windows.

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS EXTENDED TORNADO WATCH 270 TO INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING AREAS UNTIL 2 AM CDT SATURDAY IN ARKANSAS THIS WATCH INCLUDES 1 COUNTY IN EAST ARKANSAS PHILLIPS IN MISSISSIPPI THIS WATCH INCLUDES 3 COUNTIES IN NORTH MISSISSIPPI COAHOMA PANOLA QUITMAN THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF BATESVILLE, CLARKSDALE, HELENA-WEST HELENA, AND MARKS.